The scarcity of domestic cooking gas continues to cause concern among households in several parts of Cameroon, with consumers reporting difficulties finding gas at some filling stations and distribution points.
In Yaoundé, long queues were observed at some Tradex stations on September 13 as residents searched for cooking gas. The latest reports indicate that the capital has experienced repeated supply disruptions in recent weeks. (CapNews)
The shortage has been particularly associated with difficulties affecting the supply of Société Camerounaise de Transformation Métallique (SCTM), one of the country’s major cooking-gas distributors. Earlier reports linked the company’s supply difficulties to outstanding debts owed to suppliers, while more recent reports indicate that the government has been working to secure additional supplies. (Business in Cameroon)
Cameroon is also heavily dependent on imported liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). According to the Minister of Water and Energy, the country’s current supply is entirely dependent on imports following the departure of the LNG vessel Hilli Episeyo. (Cameroon Tribune)
The pressure comes as demand for cooking gas continues to increase. Between January and July 2026, about 132,902 tonnes of LPG were released for consumption, representing a 6.2% increase compared with the same period in 2025. (Business in Cameroon)
Authorities have taken steps to improve supply, including plans to import additional LPG and measures to increase storage capacity. However, consumers continue to experience localized shortages, highlighting the need for a more reliable and consistent distribution system.
For many households, the situation means spending more time searching for gas, waiting in queues or temporarily turning to alternatives such as charcoal and firewood.
As the shortage persists in some areas, consumers are calling for a lasting solution to ensure that cooking gas remains consistently available and affordable across the country.
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